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title: SR 228. Lewis, Joyce; condolences
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cite_as: SR 228, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.)
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date: 2025-02-21
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bill_number: SR 228
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
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chamber: Senate
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2025-02-21
last_action: Senate Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Randal Mangham
  - Nikki Merritt
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# SR 228. Lewis, Joyce; condolences

## Text

Senate Resolution 228
By: Senators Mangham of the 55th and Merritt of the 9th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Joyce Lewis; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Joyce Lewis; and
WHEREAS, she gave inspiration to many through her high ideals, morals, and deep concern
for her fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding she demonstrated to
her family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS, she was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation
for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example she made of her life,
she made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous woman, Joyce Lewis will long be remembered
for her love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the
great fortune of knowing her.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
join in honoring the life and memory of Joyce Lewis and express their deepest and most
sincere regret at her passing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the family of
Joyce Lewis.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life of Joyce Lewis and expresses condolences to her family after her death.

### Plain-language summary

This is a memorial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate. It does not change any law. It recognizes Joyce Lewis, described as a distinguished Georgia citizen, and honors her memory following her passing.
The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the document for distribution to Joyce Lewis's family, a common practice for memorial resolutions in the Georgia General Assembly.

### What it does

- Formally honors the life and memory of Joyce Lewis on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
- Expresses the Senate's regret at her passing and sympathy for her family.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her family.

### Who it affects

The resolution directly names and honors Joyce Lewis and her family, who will receive a copy of the document. It has no effect on the general public or on Georgia law.

### Why it matters

The resolution carries symbolic and ceremonial weight rather than legal effect. It provides Joyce Lewis's family with an official record of the Georgia Senate's recognition of her life, but it does not change any statute or create any new rights or obligations.

### Key provisions

- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Joyce Lewis's character and community involvement.
- The first resolving clause has the Senate join in honoring her life and memory and expressing regret at her passing.
- The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available to her family.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2025-02-21)
- Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-02-21)
- Sponsors: Randal Mangham, Nikki Merritt
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70589

> The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr228.md?full=1